Teen Parenting

Navigating life with teenagers — communication, connection, and growing together.

What’s Your Parenting Style? A Look at the Four Types (And Why It’s Okay to Be a Blend)

A look at the four classic parenting styles—and how mine shifted over time. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about growing, reconnecting, and keeping it real.

When Your Teen Shuts Down: How I’m Learning to Stay Open Anyway

It’s hard when your teen shuts down. Here’s how I’m learning to stay present, patient, and available—even when the door feels closed.

Raising an Introverted Teen: What Helps and What Hurts

Parenting an introvert isn’t about changing who they are—it’s about learning how to meet them where they are. Here’s what I’m learning (and unlearning) in real time.